Business Manager

Location: West of England

On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Business Manager (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract. This is a hybrid working role (two days per week onsite - Abbey Wood, Bristol).The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

PLEASE NOTE:

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Business Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
* Analyse workforce data and provide insights to support workforce planning decisions.
* Produce reports, presentations, and workforce updates for senior stakeholders.
* Act as a key contact for Profession Leads, providing workforce and capability advice.
* Coordinate meetings, governance panels, and stakeholder engagement activities.
* Manage the Digital Skills Allowance process, including reviews and audits.
* Prepare briefing papers, recommendations, and governance documentation.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with governance processes.
* Support continuous improvement, capability development, and outreach initiatives.

Essential:
* Workforce planning, organisational development, or people analytics experience
* Strong data analysis and workforce reporting skills
* Experience with governance frameworks and decision-making processes
* Stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Ability to organise governance meetings, boards, or committees
* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
* Advanced MS Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint skills
* Ability to work independently, use sound judgement, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:
* Defence background

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, the MOD encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active…